Hospice Aide

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Job Summary

Goodwin Hospice aides provide personal care to hospice patients inside all Goodwin Living communities and in the home outside Goodwin Living communities under the supervision of an RN. As members of the interdisciplinary team, hospice aides contribute to the individualized plan of care.

Job Duties

• Assist with personal hygiene, elimination, feeding and mobility according to the patient’s needs and the nursing orders. All care is directed by an RN’s care plan.
• Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching to patient caregivers, including appropriate education about end of life symptoms and concerns.
• Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided and significant findings regarding the patient’s functional status and change in care needs.
• Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient’s and family’s plan of care.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable.
• Assisting clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheel chairs, when applicable.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, as directed by the patient’s plan of care.
• Assist with light housekeeping to including but not limited to making beds, washing dishes, watering plants, dusting empty trash, light vacuuming.
• Measure and record fluid intake and output, if requested in plan of care.
• Take and recording blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, if requested in plan of care.
• Attend annual in-service training, not less than 12 hours annually.
• Aide competencies are assessed annually and PRN. Advance notice is given. Aides must be able to pass their competencies in order to remain employed as a Goodwin House aide.
• Position requires travel between Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads and to patients’ homes in the community. Transportation will not be provided by Goodwin House Incorporated.

Job Requirements

• Must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to document in hospice software.

A sampling of our many benefits

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.